md4c 0.2.5 md_is_link_label out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in md4c 0.2.5. This affects the function md_is_link_label. This manipulation causes out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-11547. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in md4c 0.2.5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function md_is_link_label. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

md_is_link_reference_definition_helper in md4c 0.2.5 has a heap-based buffer over-read because md_is_link_label mishandles loop termination.

The bug was discovered 05/29/2018. The weakness was released 05/29/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-11547 since 05/29/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-118350 and VDB-118349. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

05/29/2018 🔍
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05/30/2018 +1 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 37
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2018-11547 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-11547
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-118351
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/30/2018 10:49
Updated: 03/17/2023 15:39
Changes: 05/30/2018 10:49 (55), 02/09/2020 19:51 (1), 03/17/2023 15:39 (3)
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